Hay there
by Nava Thompson
Title
Hay there
Artist
Nava Thompson
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A photo taken by Nava Thompson of a horse chewing on hay in Arkansas..................Depending on breed, management and environment, the modern domestic horse has a life expectancy of 25 to 30 years............ Uncommonly, a few animals live into their 40s and, occasionally, beyond......The oldest verifiable record was "Old Billy", a 19th-century horse that lived to the age of 62.[6] In modern times, Sugar Puff, who had been listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's oldest living pony, died in 2007 at age 56..............Regardless of a horse or pony's actual birth date, for most competition purposes a year is added to its age each January 1 of each year in the Northern Hemisphere......... and each August 1 in the Southern Hemisphere........The exception is in endurance riding, where the minimum age to compete is based on the animal's actual calendar age..................The following terminology is used to describe horses of various ages:...........Colt: a male horse under the age of four........................ A common terminology error is to call any young horse a "colt", when the term actually only refers to young male horses..............................Filly: a female horse under the age of four...............Foal: a horse of either sex less than one year old. A nursing foal is sometimes called a suckling and a foal that has been weaned is called a weanling................Most domesticated foals are weaned at five to seven months of age, although foals can be weaned at four months with no adverse physical effects..................Gelding: a castrated male horse of any age............
Mare: a female horse four years old and older.................Stallion: a non-castrated male horse four years old and older......... The term "horse" is sometimes used colloquially to refer specifically to a stallion.
Yearling: a horse of either sex that is between one and two years old.
In horse racing, these definitions may differ: For example, in the British Isles, Thoroughbred horse racing defines colts and fillies as less than five years old.[20] However, Australian Thoroughbred racing defines colts and fillies as less than four years old.
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Jennifer White
Congratulations your wonderful photo has been featured in the Ozarks Photo and Art Collection Group. You are invited to post your featured image in the featured image discussion thread as a permanent place to continue to get exposure even after the image is no longer on the Home Page.
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations on your fabulous photographic art is featured in Camera Art! You are invited to archive your work in the Features Archive thread! group as well as any other thread in which it would fit! ! LF
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Doug Kreuger
Hay There, back for another look see at this wonderfully warm wintry shot---Love the sunlight glow on this chestnut! Or, is that your halo shining, again? (-:0 L&F
Nava Thompson replied:
Hay---Doug! Thanks for the revisit---they say that 'halos' are held in the eye of the beholder---so if you see the glow of a halo---then it must be. :) You have painted a few 'halos' on those little tykes---so I can see why you might be seeing a lot of them---like seeing stars. :)
Doug Kreuger
Talking about horses, Nava----I have always enjoyed the character you captured in this outstanding shot! I especially like the sienna-colored winter coat on this contented-looking fellow. Already a longtime Favorite, accepted another L/V
Nava Thompson replied:
Thank Doug---I kind of like his personality here---he looks content---but would take an apple if offered. Thank you for the kind comments, revisit and l/v!
Marilyn Smith
You can almost hear him chewing! Great shot. L/F
Nava Thompson replied:
Marilyn---now that you mention it---I can too. :) Thanks for the cute comments and lvf!
Tony Clark
Gorgeous! I may have to " borrow" this horse if that's okay. Great work.
Nava Thompson replied:
Tony---I would like to see your painting/drawing when you are finished. Thanks
Lois Bryan
Glorious photographic art, Nava Jo ... you've caught the light at the perfect slant ... beautiful colors!!! And I love the pose you've captured!!! l/f
Debbie Portwood
What as gorgeous shot!! Love the low sunlight! and the winter scene! Great work on the whimsical pose!!! f/love!!